Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishor declared his new political movement would capture 48 percent of votes in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections after the Election Commission released the polling schedule. He calculated that his party would secure 28 percent of the votes not claimed by existing alliances in previous elections, plus an additional 10 percent from voters abandoning established coalitions. Kishor embraced criticism that Jan Suraaj functions as a vote-splitting force, stating the party would diminish both major alliances significantly.
The political newcomer framed the two-phase election as a referendum on Bihar's future rather than a choice between established leaders like Modi, Nitish, or Lalu. He projected...
Actor Vijay Deverakonda reassured fans on Monday after his vehicle was struck from behind on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Highway in Telangana's Jogulamba Gadwal district. The collision occurred as Deverakonda returned from visiting Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Maha Samadhi in Puttaparthi with family members. The other driver fled without stopping after hitting Deverakonda's Lexus LM350.
Deverakonda posted on Instagram that everyone remained safe, and he completed a workout after the accident. He acknowledged a headache, but stated rest would resolve the issue. The actor transferred to another vehicle to continue traveling to Hyderabad, and his driver filed a complaint against the unidentified motorist.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh condemned the courtroom disruption targeting Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Monday and questioned whether the incident occurred because a Dalit occupies the highest judicial position. The former Madhya Pradesh chief minister criticized the perpetrator's mindset and demanded punishment. Singh discussed the Bihar election dates and alleged electoral roll manipulation that he claimed would benefit opposition parties on Nov. 14.
Singh identified unemployment, inflation, and poverty as major campaign issues while accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring economic disparities. The Congress politician questioned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's status as an NGO and challenged the legal basis for...
Filmmaker Farah Khan appeared on Orry's cooking show on Monday at his Mumbai residence. The social media personality displayed photographs with Bollywood actors Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Kylie Jenner. He revealed that he avoids photographing with the parents of his friends, such as Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.
Orry stated that his family owns the entire building where he lives. Khan jokingly commented on his wealth after learning this information. The host admitted he previously felt embarrassed about inviting friends to the property because the exterior appeared intimidating, but he recently began hosting frequent gatherings there.
The episode featured a comedy segment where the participants wore matching pink...
North Bengal tea producers estimate losses exceeding 100 crore rupees after floods and landslides damaged plantations and storage facilities. Ram Avtar Sharma from the Tea Association of India stated on Monday that the sector has not experienced such extensive damage previously, and government support is necessary. Approximately 30 of 276 tea estates across the hills, Terai, and Dooars areas sustained major harm, with the Terai region accounting for 15 affected properties.
The disaster impacted tea production before harvest, and waterlogged warehouses destroyed processed inventory. Industry analysts predict tea prices will rise in the coming months because of production disruptions and financial losses. Association officials said...
Anshula Kapoor expressed gratitude to her half-sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor after they attended her Ghor Dhana ceremony. The bride-to-be posted a video on Instagram showing Janhvi styling her hair while Khushi helped with the process. Anshula wrote that she appreciated their quiet support and described them as her sounding boards and cheerleaders.
Anshula and her brother Arjun are the children of producer Boney Kapoor and his first wife Mona Shourie, while Janhvi and Khushi are his daughters from his marriage to the late actress Sridevi. Boney Kapoor became emotional at the engagement event for Anshula and Rohan Thakkar. He shared photographs from the ceremony on Instagram and wrote that he gained a precious son-in-law.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated on Monday that India must become the primary crisis response partner for South Asian nations as he addressed the inaugural Aravalli Summit 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Jaishankar emphasized that national capabilities and territorial defense require infrastructure rather than declarations, and he noted that goodwill toward neighbors cannot assume reciprocity. The minister explained that India's Neighbourhood First policy aims to provide stable cooperation frameworks despite political volatility across the region.
Jaishankar outlined India's expanding diplomatic engagement through initiatives such as Act East, Link West, and Focus Africa to counter strategic disadvantages from...
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari contacted Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday after tensions escalated between Sindh and Punjab provinces over flood management. The president summoned Naqvi to Karachi for consultations as both provincial governments accused each other of mishandling relief operations. Pakistan Peoples Party leader Sharmila Farooqi challenged Punjab's performance on a morning program last week, and Punjab government spokesperson Uzma Bukhari accepted the comparison.
Heavy rainfall killed four people and injured 28 others in Punjab on Sunday after roofs and walls collapsed across multiple districts. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority reported record precipitation and warned that storms would...
Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin stated on Monday that the February 2026 national election must be conducted fairly, as it will determine the country's direction. Uddin told senior journalists at an electoral dialogue in Dhaka that free elections are essential for the nation, but the commission faces numerous direct and indirect obstacles. He requested media cooperation to build public trust in the electoral process and motivate voter participation.
Uddin assured that the Election Commission will not issue unlawful instructions or favor any party. Bangladesh experiences political turmoil ahead of the elections as former coalition partners who helped remove the Awami League government under Sheikh Hasina are...
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